Safest areas of Rome for 2 women

Trastevere seems like a good safe place and its close to everything I liked it a lot

I have stayed on my own near the Spanish Steps and felt very safe there. I also felt comfortable eating in the restaurants in that area. Although Rome's Metro is more limited than London and Paris', I also found it helpful to be very near Metro stop.

I (30) stayed in an AirBnB in the Piazza Navona/Pantheon area with my mom (60) last year. We never felt unsafe walking in the area at night. Piazza Navona was a wonderful place to go down to for the ambiance and to have a drink. The Pantheon square has a similar fun vibe. Relatively central location with easy access to a lot of sites and a lot of bus lines too. I think you’d really enjoy it!

The only place I might avoid at night is directing around Termini station. Safe enough during the day, just a bit more sketchy after dark.

Hi Kristen,

I always like to suggest watching all The Roman Guy videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI1-8Y_9Mf8 < Suggestions where to stay in Rome.

Sean is one of the leads. He is funny, down to earth and very helpful. I don't know him personally. I just like watching all the videos.

Termini gets a bad rap. Maybe here and there over time, it was justified for some to down it. But, I had good experiences. I found many in Rome to be very helpful and friendly.

I'll give you my experience as a comparison. I went solo to Rome in December (two visits) and stayed in a cozy, beautiful hotel tucked away near the end of a quiet street some minutes from Termini I will stay there again. I like the quietness. I never heard a peep; not even from other guests.

In the crisp, early morning, I would open my "french door" windows and say, "Buon Giorno Roma." I could look down and view someone's little garden in their courtyard. I lucked out and got the same room two years in a row.

I never felt unsafe in the Termini area nor was I approached by unsavory people. In case you find yourself around Termini if you take the bus or metro, to put your mind at ease, there are a lot of police and military in and around the station. I view that as a deterrent or precaution; not a reason to panic. If your travels take you around there at night, just walk in the middle. There is lighting but not bright.

idea: I bring a little pocket flashlight. Of course, point it to the ground & not shine it at oncoming traffic. When it turned dark, and I was unsure of the ground, there can be protruding cobblestones or a broken curb I may miss; it came in handy. Don't need to trip or sprain an ankle. I got a cute one --came in colors-- very light weight with a very bright LED light at Walmart in the sporting goods/camping section. It was only $1. lol! I thought, a dollar, hmm, but, it worked very well if I needed it.

Keep a "big city awareness" and your wits about you anywhere in Rome. (I would suggest that to anyone going to any big city anywhere.) There will be crowds. Thieves & pickpockets look for distracted travelers. Don't make yourself vulnerable. Keep your hotel card in your purse. If for any reason you feel something strange, then just nonchalantly duck into a store, coffee bar or whatever. If you drink, obviously do it in moderation.

eta:You may encounter street vendors trying to sell scarves, toys and umbrellas (at the first drop of rain.) There are also those who try to sell you "skip the line" tickets to various attractions, they are not necessary. There are some who are in the Piazza at St. Peter's walking around trying to sell a tour. These guys work on commission only. So, they will come up to you, but they are not aggressive or harmful. Actually, last year, I had funny, nice conversations with a few of them for awhile.

I would be a little careful about the "bracelet" peeps. Just don't let them put a bracelet on you. They will expect to be paid in Euro. They may come across as insistent, but they won't bodily harm you. For this and all of the above, you can just say, "No grazie" and keep on walking. They won't run after you. No worries.

Depending on time of year, don't have anyone rush you. Back away if you feel intimidated. Just giving you a heads up. As I stated below, I really think you will be fine. I ended up solo (twice) after plans with someone changed (out of their control both times.) I had a ball. Actually? I am spoiled now, lol!

And, if you wanted a one-on-one picture with a "Roman gladiator," they will expect to be paid. Some have claimed they sort of demand upwards of 20€.

Use a good, security conscious bag. Don't hang it on a chair or put it on a table--anywhere. The same goes for a phone or camera.

Seriously, I think you will be fine in Rome. It's exciting, crazy, beautiful, mesmerizing and fun!

eta above

I think of Rome much like I think of any large, metropolitan city - certain areas may not be safe after dark, but most areas are okay during the day for two or more people.

Use your big city common sense, and you should be fine wherever you travel in the city. If you feel uncertain at night, you can always call a cab.

I think the piazza Navona Campo di Fiore area is wonderful. Safe and walking distance to everything

We felt very safe near the Pantheon, with lots of people walking around at night.

What kind of safety are you worried about? Most European cities are safer (especially in terms of violence) than U.S. cities. Are you worried about violence, or theft, or being on a dark street and no being able to see the road surface? If the latter, you might need to keep your eyes open or use the flashlight app on your smartphone, but on the other two, pretty much any tourist area that you would stay in will be safe enough for most people's concerns.
We have stayed a number of times within a block of Piazza Navona, and love the central location and the people-watching opportunities in Piazza Navona. We did notice, however, on our most recent trip last fall that the Campo de Fiori area stayed lively until much later (around midnight) than Piazza Navona.
Enjoy your trip!

Trastevere (center near Santa Maria Trastevere Church), Campo di Fiori, Pantheon, and Navona areas are all both safe and convenient. The area around the Vatican (Prati) is safe and convenient for the Vatican but less convenient for the rest of the city - if you plan to spend most of your time in the Vatican then it's an option, otherwise go more towards the center and just walk/taxi/bus to the Vatican when it is time.

Most all parts of central Rome will be safe. Some are more convenient than others. My only suggestion is to avoid the Termini station area. While it is safe, it doesn't feel especially pleasant which can come across as unsafe, even though statistically that might not be true.

Take a look at Termini (it has a decent mall) within
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.9000302,12.500485,2a,75y,47.41h,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sYf9iQJtQ66ZD9LiH-9Idzw!2e0!3e5!7i13312!8i6656

Yes, Termini Station is crowded. It's a hustle bustle station for obvious reasons.
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/roma-termini.html

I have not found the surrounding area to be gritty or displeasing. Some hotels in the area, you'd never know you're staying close to a train station. You can stay at a prettier area of Rome, but that is no guarantee for anything.

• Sometimes, fear or hesitation of something can be attributed to fear of the unknown. I think we all get that. Rome is relatively safe. There are many people in Rome willing to help a traveler. I experienced much kindness.
  

If you're interested in visiting, this is across from Termini https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_TwUvX1ik4 < start at 1:21

If you like to visit churches, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqVxpyNDLQ8

But, even though there are many beautiful churches in Rome, hands down, St. Peter's Basilica is the number one. I never tired of visiting it.

We were surprised to see all the military guards, I believe, guarding historical sites around Pantheon and Piazza Navona. So an extra layer of safety exists there.

Hello,

We felt safe in Rome. We did have an incident on the bus at Termini but minimal.

Kristen,

Maybe if you have a chance, you can check out the skylineweb cams of the Lazio region.

Some of the cams are strategically placed so you can get a good view of the main piazzas at different times of the day and night They are on 24/7. Once in a great while, the cam may be down, but not for long.

Take a look to see the attractions and piazzas. https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/italia/lazio.html

Campo de' Fiori is really something to see in action. The set up, the people, the hustle bustle. Then, later in the afternoon, it is all taken down, loaded into vans and off they go. The piazza turns into something totally different at night.

Trastevere is a great neighborhood we have stayed in twice. We have also stayed in the historical center before

Rome has always felt safe even in the late hours of the evening.

We (two women also) always stay at the Hotel Aberdeen which is a couple of blocks from Termini station. We have always felt safe walking to and from sights and restaurants, day or after dark. Of course, no matter where you stay, use the same precautions you would use in Dallas. Have a great trip!

I spent five days solo in Rome in June and felt safe everywhere ... and I was out late most nights (after dark I just made sure I kept to areas with lots of other people, and there are plenty of areas like that in Rome). I stayed in the Campo di Fiore area and enjoyed it.